Typhoid is a bacterial disease caused by Salmonella typhi. The disease is quite rare in developed countries but prevalent in developing countries, causing numerous deaths annually. Typhoid is a prevalent disease in Nigeria. In fact, the typhoid statistics in Nigeria are estimated to be over six million cases per year. [1] The reason for the…
Many Nigerians today suffer from cholesterol problems. High cholesterol is very detrimental to your health and can even expose you to serious health conditions, including chest pain, heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis, and heart failure. [1] The normal cholesterol level for an average healthy adult is below 200 mg/d. When your cholesterol levels are between 200…
Spices are just as important as the salt is to a meal. They are the taste of every meal. But more importantly, spices are organic substances, unlike the salt, which is inorganic. Being organic, spices contain many important molecules which the body needs to build cells, repair worn out tissues as well as synthesize other…
Ofada rice is a local variety of rice grown in Nigeria and used in the preparation of many dishes. Ofada rice are a mixture of different rice varieties, which are are not indigenous to Africa. It is mainly grown in the southwestern part of Nigeria and is said to be named after the town of…
Palm wine is a popular alcoholic beverage gotten from the sap of various palm trees. It is widely consumed in many parts of Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. In Nigeria, Palm wine is also a common alcoholic drink. The local names for palm wine in Nigeria are, Nkwu Ocha, emu, nkwu, Palmy, Ukọt…
Spinach is a green vegetable scientifically regarded as Spinacia oleracea from the Amaranth family. Spinach is a green leafy vegetable that is native to central and western Asia. It is not native to Nigeria, so there is no Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa Nigerian name for spinach. Although some native Nigerian leafy vegetables might look a…
Mental health is an important aspect of our well-being and life. Just like how problems can affect our physical health, some problems can affect our mental health. However, a lot of people don’t take mental health seriously. The awareness and knowledge of mental health disorders is poor in Nigeria. Therefore, many Nigerians don’t find it…
Irish Potato is a tuberous crop from the perennial nightshade Solanum tuberosum, and it is consumed in almost every part of the world, ranging from Africa, Asia, America, and lots more. In Nigeria, Irish potatoes are a widely consumed food product. Irish potato farming in Nigeria is also a big market, as the country is…
Did you know, the food you cook, no matter how delicious or expensive it is, can be bad for you when cooked in an unhealthy way? Also, no matter how great we are at cooking, there are habits or actions we unintentionally commit while cooking, which can make our food unhealthy. Habits are tough to…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it has a direct impact on how your body will function throughout the day. Breakfast gives the body and brain with energy after ‘fasting’ overnight. In addition to the above, some other reasons you should eat healthy foods at breakfast is because breakfast influences your…